Download and Install Windows 11 24H2 KB5044284 Using Media Creation Tool

This week, Microsoft rolled out its October 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for both Windows 10 (KB5044273 / KB5044277 / KB5044293 / KB5044286) and Windows 11 (KB5044284, KB5044285, KB5044280).

The KB5044284 update marks the inaugural Patch Tuesday release (B-release) for Windows 11 version 24H2, elevating the system’s build number to 26100.2033. Additionally, Microsoft has made this update accessible through its Media Creation Tool, which can be downloaded from the company’s official site, as reported by the German website Deskmodder.

For those curious about the contents of this update, Patch Tuesday typically addresses various security vulnerabilities, and this release specifically tackles an issue related to the remote desktop gateway service:

Key Points

This update resolves security vulnerabilities in your Windows operating system.

Enhancements

This security patch includes improvements found in update KB5043178, issued on September 26, 2024. Below is a summary of the main issues resolved by this update. If there are any new features, they will also be indicated. The bold text in brackets highlights the specific item or area we are reviewing.

[Remote Desktop Gateway Service] Fixed: The service may stop responding due to the use of remote procedure calls (RPC) over HTTP, causing client disconnections.

If you’re not acquainted with the Media Creation Tool (MCT), it is Microsoft’s official application designed to assist users in creating installation media for Windows, akin to the third-party utility Rufus. Nevertheless, while tools like Rufus are helpful for installing Windows 11 on unsupported systems, the MCT does not permit bypassing eligibility requirements.

In relation to this, Rufus developer Pete Batard has recently released an alpha update that aids in-place upgrades of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported computers, though results may vary for different users. For additional details on how to install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported devices, check out our dedicated guide.

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